Hirschberg Reflex
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
The Hirschberg reflex is a clinical sign elicited by stroking the inner edge of the foot, resulting in adduction and inward rotation of the foot. This 1930s encyclopedia entry notes its significance as an indicator of pyramidal tract lesions.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
HIRSCHBERG REFLEX, is elicited by stroking the inner edge of the foot and is manifested by adduction of the foot and its inward rotation. It is characteristic of a lesion of the pyramidal tract.
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“Hirschberg Reflex.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hirschberg-reflex/